US Bridges

Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 094301601 · Structure no. 000000000214161

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 140th ST
CrossesLotts Creek
Location094301601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96594, -94.39147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 140th ST over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.